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Chester town

County:
Orange County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
25.049
State:
New York

Chester town is located in Orange County, New York. Chester town has a 2026 population of 13,035. Chester town is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,633 in 2020.

The median household income in Chester town is $139,778 with a poverty rate of 8.11%. The median age in Chester town is 40.2 years: 40.7 years for males, and 39.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

13K
Total Population
520
Density (mi²)
130 1.01%
Growth

Chester town Population

Chester town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,0351301.01%
202512,9051301.02%
202412,7751301.03%
202312,645290.23%
202212,616-72-0.57%
202112,688550.44%
202012,633-23-0.18%
201912,191370.3%
201812,154440.36%
201712,1102251.89%
201611,885630.53%
201511,822-20-0.17%
201411,842-26-0.22%
201311,868-58-0.49%
201211,926-83-0.69%
201112,009280.23%
201012,026220.18%

Median Age

Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 40.7 years

Chester town Adults

There are 9,754 adults, (1,839 of whom are seniors) in Chester town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,808 (53.7%)
Male: 5,860 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chester town includes 61.43% White, 10.01% Black or African American, 8.52% other race, 4.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,78261.43%
Two or more races1,73813.72%
Black or African American1,26810.01%
Other race1,0798.52%
Asian5814.59%
Native American2201.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,0198.04%
Two or more races9927.83%
White6935.47%
Native American2201.74%
Black or African American780.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,08955.96%
Black or African American1,1909.39%
Two or more races7465.89%
Asian5814.59%
Other race600.47%

Chester town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chester town 's average per capita income is $68,695. Household income levels show a median of $139,778. The poverty rate stands at 8.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$169,151-
Families$157,071$171,738
Households$139,778$148,547
Non Families$63,530$73,509

$68,695

Average Income

$139,778

Median Household Income

8.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)